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Weng, Weizhe

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Weng, Weizhe

Orcid ID0000-0001-8821-4406

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assistant professor, environmental and natural resource economics, UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, Gainesville, FL

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thumbnail for publication: An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: Concepts of Partial Budgeting Analysis

An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: Concepts of Partial Budgeting Analysis

Yetian Cai, Yi Li, Weizhe Weng, and Zhengfei Guan

Pests have long posed a serious challenge in agricultural ecosystems, inflicting substantial economic losses on a global scale. In agricultural production, pests are often associated with crop yield losses, leading to a reduction in farm profits. This initial publication in the An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management series aims to educate agricultural producers, Extension agents, and researchers in other disciplines about partial budgeting analysis. Partial budgeting analysis is a fundamental tool widely used to analyze the economic viability of adopting various pest-management strategies. 

thumbnail for publication: Estimating Benefits of Residential Outdoor Water Conservation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Estimating Benefits of Residential Outdoor Water Conservation: A Step-by-Step Guide

Tatiana Borisova, Laura A. Warner, Weizhe Weng, Jennison Searcy, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Michael Dukes

This article was developed to help Extension agents, water-conservation managers, and homeowners estimate the economic benefits of residential outdoor water conservation. It provides guidance for reporting benefits, including lowered utility bills for homeowners, reduced water-delivery costs for utilities, and increased water supply. This publication also offers an example of an impact statement.­

thumbnail for publication: From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

From Wells to Wellness: An Introduction to Drinking Water Systems in Florida

Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin, and Yilin Zhuang

Safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for human health and well-being. This publication is part of a series that aims to illuminate the critical issues surrounding drinking water quality and Florida’s drinking water system. We introduce the different categories of Florida’s drinking water system and discuss relevant federal and state-level regulations for each category. Information sources and channels are provided for readers to access drinking water information in their communities. The content is designed to benefit a diverse audience, including researchers, communications and outreach experts, environmental professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers. It seeks to clarify the facts and explain the regulatory framework governing drinking water systems, identify areas that require targeted extension programs, and aid in the development of outreach materials to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.